Modification on an iterator object, impacts on the List. How?

[Ashwin Ganesh]

Hi All,

When we modify the structure of an ArrayList while iterating, we will get ConcurrentModificationException. To avoid it, we can perform, say remove() on an iterator object.
But how does it impact the list, at the end of an iteration/

I went throw the Java internals as well, but am clueless on how it happens.

Please throw some light on this section.

[Junilu Lacar]

Seems like you're asking a number of questions about library class internals. Why not go see for yourself and study the source code? You can find it here: http://grepcode.com/project/repository.grepcode.com/java/root/jdk/openjdk/

Another thing you could also do to get some clarity about the behavior and answers to the questions you're asking, is to write some test code that reflect your current understanding. If the tests fail, then you'll know that your understanding is flawed. Then, you can go back to the source code and try to see where you were wrong. Then adjust your tests to reflect your understanding again. This is often a much better way to learn and do research than have other people tell you things that may or may not be true. Not that anyone here would purposely mislead you but I think it's always wise to "Trust but verify."